Yuba Sutter 4-H Guide Dog Puppy Raisers

03/06/2016

Bouquet made a guest appearance at the 4-H Sutter-Yuba Counties "Color Me Green 5K" this morning! Although she did not participate, she showed her green support.

12/10/2015

As a family, we have raised Guide Dog Puppies for years. Long enough to remember when it was frowned upon to give a puppy any food other than at feeding time. Now, food protocol is the norm for puppy raisers and the training staff at San Rafael. I think this puppy likes the change, I just wonder, if maybe we crossed a fine line here.

11/28/2015

'Tis the season! Are you officially decorating for Christmas yet? In our opinion, it's never too early!

11/26/2015

Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for all of the voulnteers that help us change lives for blind people across the world. What are you all thankful for?

11/24/2015

Are you or your frinds/family interested in raising a Guide Dog Puppy? Our organization is always looking for volunteers. Find out how to become a raiser and more at:

http://www.guidedogs.com/site/PageServer?pagename=help_volunteer_puppy

Information about becoming a volunteer puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

11/21/2015

It's always great to see fellow groups featured in the news!

http://turnto10.com/news/local/puppy-raisers-club-has-tails-wagging-at-uri

A Puppy Raisers Club at the University of Rhode Island is getting a lot of attention from students and faculty.Its making tails wag not just because the dogs are adorable, but due to the fact that the yellow Labs are being trained to be Guide Dogs.Four yel

11/12/2015

The first dog ever trained by Guide Dogs for the Blind went to a Veteran from World War II. Our organization is more than happy to help our Veterans in any way we can! Read this interesting piece that talks about what it's like to be a blind Veteran:

http://www.prosthetics.va.gov/features/Blinded-Veterans.asp

Experience of Blinded Veterans. Unless it happens to you (you just don’t understand)

11/10/2015

We all probably already knew this, but now there is science to prove it!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/judi-sheppard-missett/dogshow-our-furry-friends_b_8333440.html

An increasing body of scientific evidence is demonstrating that dogs are good for all of us, regardless of health status. From lowering blood pressure to expanding social circles, a canine companion is good for nearly every aspect of human health.

11/05/2015

! This was taken from our 2008 Annual Christmas Party. Wow, where did the time go?

11/04/2015

The dogs that we have the opportunity to raise go on to change someone's life. Sometimes, a little boost of confidence can get you a long way! Check out this inspirational story from a GBD school in England:

A TALENTED musician has fulfilled her dream of securing a place at a specialist blind school — thanks to her new guide dog.